Basil
Basil Poultice
a basil poultice can be quite effective in relieving the sting and swelling of mosquito and other insect bites.
To make poultice:
Mash and/or chew a handful of fresh leaves unitl soft.
To Use:
Place the leaves directly on the insect bite or sting. Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes. Repeat as necessary, until the swelling and itching are relieved.
variations:
*If fresh leaves are unavailable, rehydrate a few dried leaves with enough water to make a mash, and apply.
*For an even more effective remedy, prepare a poultice using equal parts fresh basil leaves and fresh plantain leaves.
Basil Tea Infusion for Headache & Stress
You can use either fresh or dried herbs for this tea blend.
1 part basil leaf
1 part lemon balm leaf
1/4 part chamomile and/or lavender flower
To Make the tea:
Combine the herbs and mix well. Use 1 teaspoon (if dried) or 2 teaspoons (if fresh) of the herb blend per cup of boiling water. Pour the boiling water over the herbs, let infuse for 10 to 15 , then strain.
To use:
Drink warm or at room temperature. Headaches are always helped by soaking your feet in hot water (as hot as you can stand). Even better, add a drop or two of lavender essential oil to the footpath. And better yet, have a friend quietly rub the nape of your neck and your shoulders...Sit back, sip your tea, soak your feet, and feel your headache drift away.
Cayenne
Cayenne shot
to make:
juice from 1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
add water to taste
To use:
drink down in a shot-like fashion. take one to three times a day. Thins blood, opens the capillaries, and strengthens the arterial wall.
Barbara O'Neill Flu Bomb Remedy
Ingredients:
4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon freshly crushed ginger (or ginger powder)
1 teaspoon freshly crushed turmeric (or turmeric powder)
Juice of 1 whole lemon
1 teaspoon honey (or more to taste)
1 drop eucalyptus essential oil*
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder (start with 1/4 teaspoon if sensitive, will burn but subsides quickly)
Directions: (Children: half the suggested dosage.)
Take 1/4 to 1/3 of the final misture and add it to a half cup of boiling water. Allow the mixture to cool to a warm temperatuere before drinking. The recommended dosage is 3-4 times a day, and the entire amount should be consumed within one day for maximum effectiveness. If you have a sensitive palate, start with a smaller amount of cayenne pepper powder and gradually increase it as tolerated.
A single dosage may also be taken throughout winter just before bed to keep the immune system strong and to avoid any infection.
*Eucalyptus oil can indeed be hazardous when consumed in large quantities. However, the quantity mentioned in Barbara O'Neill's flu bomb recipe is realtively small, which is why it can be considered safe for most individuals. Although, detailed information on this topic may not be easily accessible online, we strongly advocate for saft and responsible use of all ingredients.
chamomile
Calming Chamomile Tea Infusion
To Make the Tea:
Prepare the infusion of the flowers:
Put 1 teaspoon of dried flowers or 2 teaspoons of fresh flowers per cup of water, or 1 ounce of dried flowers or 2 ounces fresh flowers per quart of water into a glass quart jar.
Pour boiling water over the flowers, filling the jar. Let steep, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Chamomile contains bitters; the longer it steeps, the stronger the bitters. For a better-tasting, less bitter infusion, steep less.
Strain.
To use:
Drink 2 to 3 cups daily, or as often as needed. This herb has lasting effects if used over a period of several weeks. It is nice to blend with other herbs that support the nervous system, such as lemon balm and rose petals, and it is excellent for infants and children as well as adults.
Calming Herbal Bath For De-Stressing
To Prepare the Bath:
Mix together a handful each of dried chamomile blossoms, lemon balm leaves, and rose petals. Plce the mixture in a large muslin bag, an extra-large tea strainer, or even an old nylon stocking. Attach directly to the faucet of the tub. Let hot water (the hottest possible) run through the herbs for a few minutes. Then adjust the water temperature to a comfortable level and fill the tub.
To Use:
Dim the Lights, light a candle, and immerse yourself in the calming essence of herbs. You might even want to enhance the relaxing effects on your nervous system by drinking a cup of warm chamomile tea.
Cinnamon
Coffee
to make:
Make your cup of coffee. Sprinkle a teaspoon of Ceylon cinnamon on your coffee.
To use:
drink.
Cinnamon Tincture for Stabilizing Blood Sugar
If you are troubled by either high or low blood sugar, try this tasty remedy. In concert with a healthy diet, plenty of exercise, and reduction in stress levels, cinnamon can be extremely helpful in regulating blood sugar.
to make the tincture:
2-4 ounces chopped cinnamon bark
80-proof alcohol (brandy, vodka, or gin)
Place the cinnamon in a widemouthed glass quart jar. Cover with 2 to 3 inches of alcohol. Let steep for 4 to 6 weeks, shaking daily. Strain through a fine mesh, stainless-steel strainer lined with cheesecloth. discard the cinnamon, then bottle the liquid.
To use:
Take 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon two times a day for 5 days. take 2 days off, then repeat the cycle. Continue in this manner for several weeks, or until blood sugar levels normalize.
Cloves, whole
Evening Drink
Ingredients:
1/2 Lemon washed sliced thin
1 teaspoon cloves
Thumb sized ginger washed and sliced thin or grated (grated ginger is more potent) or 1 teaspoon Ginger Root Powder
24 oz spring water
Place all of the ingredients in the spring water. Boil for 10 minutes. Drink every night before bed, preferably warm or room temperature.
This is a potent fat-burning formula that may help you lose weight, treat a variety of illnesses including colds, flu, fatty liver, and high cholesterol. Cloves stimulate metabolishm therby helping in losing weight. Ginger decreases inflammation, stimulates digestion, and suppresses your appetite. Lemons contain a high amount of vitamin C, soluble fiber, and plant compounds that give them a number of health benefits. Lemons may aid wight loss and reduce your risk of heart disease, anemia, kidney stones, and digestive issues.
Comfrey
Comfrey Healing Ointment
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon grated beeswax
1 handful of fresh comfrey leaves
Cold-pressed olive or almond oil - sufficent to fill 1 honey jar
Method:
Place crushed comfrey leaves in an empty honey jar and cover with oil
Stand jar (without lid)in a pan of warm water - make sure the water reaches half way up the jar
Gently heat the water and allow to simmer for 20 minutes
Strain out the comfrey and return jar (with now infused oil) to the water pan
Melt in the grated beeswax
Carefully remove the jar from the pan and allow moisture to cool and solidify
Once ointment has formed, lid the jar and label
Keep in a cool, dark place and it should keep for several years
How To Use:
Appley as needed to (freshly cleaned) cuts, burns, or bruises
arthritis relief Poultice
create a poultice of comfrey with pain-relieving essential oils such as peppermint oil and apply it to the painful areas two to three times a day.
Please note: comfrey should only be used topically up to 10 consecutive days, in order to avoid bioaccumulation
Dandelion
Dandelion-Burdock Tincture for Liver Health
Dandelion and burdock root is an excellent and popular combination for cleansing and activation the liver. This tincture is useful in cases of poor or sluggish digestion, skin conditions such as acne and eczema, and any general health issue in which the liver might be of concern.
1 part burdock root
1 part dandelion root
80-proof alcohol or raw organic apple cider vinegar
to make the tincture:
2-4 ounces chopped burdock root and dandelion root
80-proof alcohol (brandy, vodka, or gin)
Place the chopped roots in a widemouthed glass quart jar. Cover with 2 to 3 inches of alcohol. Let steep for 4 to 6 weeks, shaking daily. Strain through a fine mesh, stainless-steel strainer lined with cheesecloth. discard the roots, then bottle the liquid.
To Use:
Take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon three times a day.
Dandelion Root Tea
To Make The Tea Blend:
Dissolve 1 tablespoon of dandelion root powder in hot water and sweeten with a burst of lemon and a touch of honey.
To Use:
Mix in drinks or food 2 to 3 times a day.
Elder berries
Elderberry Syrup
This elderberry syrup recipe uses a sweet and simple decoction of berries and honey. It’s a delicious, easy, and kid-approved way to support immune function during sniffle season.
½ cup dried organic elderberries
2 cups water
1 cup raw honey*
Instructions:
Add water and elderberries to a pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is reduced by half. This should take around 45 minutes.
Pour the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove the berries. Allow liquid to cool to room temperature, then stir in the honey.
Transfer elderberry syrup to the mason jar and refrigerate.
Notes:
*Honey should not be given to children under one.
Alternative options:
Add 1-2 tbsp fresh ginger root, grated or minced and/or 1 cinnamon stick (warming and cozy).
1-3 tbsp rosehips. Like elderberries, rosehips are rich in antioxidants that support immune function (crisp and refreshing, especially if you mix it with some sparkling mineral water.
Nutritive Tonic Berry-Good Tea
Yummy and delicious, these berries make an antioxidant-rich heart-healthy tea that is delicious enough to drink on a daily basis.
2 parts dried elderberry
2 parts dried rose hip
1 part dried blueberry
1 part dried hawthorn berry
Honey (optional)
Lemon juice (optional)
To make the Tea Blend:
Prepare the infusion of the berries and rose hips:
Put 1 tablespoon of dried berries and rose hips per cup of water into a glass quart jar.
Pour boiling water over the berries and rose hips, filling the jar. Let steep, covered, for 30 to 45 minutes.
Strain.
To use:
Drink 1/2 to 1 cup once or twice daily to nourish the body and support heart health.
Garlic
Pickled Garlic
To make:
Fill a widemouthed glass jar with whole peeled garlic cloves. Add enough apple cider vinegar (preferably raw organic) to completely cover the garlic. Place the jar in a warm spot (near a sunny window is fine) and let sit for 3 to 4 weeks.
Strain off the liquid. Set half of the liquid aside to be used in salad dressings and marinades. Place the rest of the liquid in a saucepan and add an equal amount of honey. Warm over very low heat, stirring, until the honey is thoroughly mixed into the vinegar. Pour this sauce back over the garlic, recap, and let sit another 3 to 4 weeks. Store in a cool, dark location, where it will keep for a year or longer.
To use:
Eat at will! Pickled garlic is quite delicious, with a sweet, hot, pungent flavor. This is a great way to eat raw garlic with all of its virtues intact, without fear of the stomach distress that raw garlic is known to sometimes cause. The morsels of pickled garlic contain all the medicinal properties of fresh garlic.
Raw vs cooked garlic
According to the latest studies, cooking garlic may render it a bit less potent, but most of its active ingredients will remain active, so add garlic freely to soups, casseroles, pastas, and other culinary recipes. For complete medicinal benefits, eat it raw by blending it with pesto and other sauces.
fire cider
A favorite herbal vinegar, It's an amazingly effective remedy for staying healthy in the winter and keeping olds and flu at bay. It's actually delicious! Use it as a salad dressing, but be sure to save some for purposes.
1 medium onion, chopped
4-5 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
3-4 tablespoons freshly grated
3-4 tablespoons freshly grated horseradish root
Apple cider vinegar, raw organic
Honey, raw organic
Cayenne Powder
To make the vinegar:
Combine the onion, garlic, ginger, and horseradish in a widemouthed glass quart jar and add enough warmed apple cider vinegar to cover them. (Warming the vinegar allows it to more actively draw the properties out of the herbs.) Place in a warm spot (near a sunny window is fine) and let sit for 3 to 4 weeks. Strain, then discard the spent herbs. Add honey and cayenne to taste. The funished product should taste lively, hot, pungent, and sweet.
To Use:
Take 1 to 2 tablespoons at the first sign of a cold, and repeat the dose every 3 to 4 hours until symptoms subside.
Garlic Herb Oil
Another way to eat garlic as "medicine" that is tasty and healing. Mixing garlic with oil makes it less irritating for people with sensitive digestion.
Several cloves garlic, chopped
Rosemary, thyme, and oregano leaves for an herb blend of your choice
Olive oil
To make the oil:
Combine the garlic and several teaspoons of herbs in a small pan. Add just enough olive oil to cover them by an inch or two. Warm over very low heat for 30 minutes, or until the oil tastes strongly of herbs. You can strain the herbs out if you want, but the crunchy texture and flavor in the oil is delicious so I suggest leaving them. Pour the oil into a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. It will keep for several weeks, or in the refrigerator, where it will keep for months.
To use:
Garlic herb oil can be used in many ways: as a spread for bread or crackers, add to soups, or tossed over pasta or rice. Remember, food is the best medicine! The more we can include medicinal herbs as part of our daily diet, the healthier we will be.
Garlic Ear Oil
This recipe is one of the best remedies for ear infections associated with colds and respiratory congestion. (not for swimmer's ear.) The garlic fights the infection, and the warm oil is soothing and helps relieve the pain. Of course, if the ear infection doesn't improve with the oil treatment within 24 hours, or if it gets worse, contact your family healthcare provider. Don't let ear infections go untreated, as they can result in a perforated eardrum and permanent hearing loss.
1-2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
To Make the Oil:
Combine the garlic and olive oil in the top of a double boiler. Warm over very low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until the oil smells strongly of garlic. Use a stainless-steel strainer lined with cheesecloth to strain out the garlic. Strain well; no garlic pieces, no matter how tiny, should be left in the oil. Pour the strained oil into a small glass dropper bottle. Store in a cool pantry or closet, where the oil will keep for several weeks, or in the refrigerator, where it will keep for several months.
To Use:
Each time you use the oil, it needs to be warmed; just place the dropper bottle in a pan of hot water until the oil is, say, the warmth of mother's milk. Be sure the oil is warm, not hot. If in doubt, do a test drop in your own ear.
Dispense a dropperful of the warm garlic oil down each ear. The ear canals are connected and the infection can move back and forth, so always treat both ears. If possible, hold a warm, dry cloth over the ears after applying the oil, and/or gently massage around the ears. Repeat every 30 minutes, or as needed until pain subsides.
Garlic Poultice
When there is chest congestion, these are used on the feet.
Garlic - DO NOT PUT DIRECTLY ON THE SKIN. I add a piece of gauze between the garlic and skin.
Wrap the Garlic in a piece of muslin or gauze.
Place on the sole of the foot and put on your sock, then your shoe.
You can walk around on this all day and it will slowly release the juice from the Garlic. Great one for children.
By the end of the day when you take it off, there will be no juice left in the slice.
Ginger
Warm Ginger and lemon morning drink
warm water
ginger powder or a fresh cutting of ginger or grated ginger
raw organic honey to taste
juice of 1/4 to 1/2 lemon
Squeeze lemon juice into cup with other ingredients. drink in the morning on an empty stomach. This is so good for your digestion and liver and a great way to get the benefits of the ginger and raw organic honey into your diet for their health benefits.
Ginger Poultice
to help ease inflammatory conditions like arthritis, bursitis, inflamed injuries.
Grate enough ginger to cover the affected area. you can peel the ginger or grate it with the peel.
put the grated ginger on gauze or cloth, putting a thin piece of gauze between the ginger and skin.
Wrap a bandage over the area (plastic wrap or cloth) to secure the poultice to the affected area.
Leave in place overnight, or for 8 hours.
Remove, and replace with new Ginger if required.
Barbara O'Neill Flu Bomb Remedy
Ingredients:
4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon freshly crushed ginger (or ginger powder)
1 teaspoon freshly crushed turmeric (or turmeric powder)
Juice of 1 whole lemon
1 teaspoon honey (or more to taste)
1 drop eucalyptus essential oil*
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder (start with 1/4 teaspoon if sensitive, will burn but subsides quickly)
Directions: (Children: half the suggested dosage.)
Take 1/4 to 1/3 of the final misture and add it to a half cup of boiling water. Allow the mixture to cool to a warm temperatuere before drinking. The recommended dosage is 3-4 times a day, and the entire amount should be consumed within one day for maximum effectiveness. If you have a sensitive palate, start with a smaller amount of cayenne pepper powder and gradually increase it as tolerated.
A single dosage may also be taken throughout winter just before bed to keep the immune system strong and to avoid any infection.
*Eucalyptus oil can indeed be hazardous when consumed in large quantities. However, the quantity mentioned in Barbara O'Neill's flu bomb recipe is realtively small, which is why it can be considered safe for most individuals. Although, detailed information on this topic may not be easily accessible online, we strongly advocate for saft and responsible use of all ingredients.
Lavender Flowers, English
LEMON LAVENDER FERMENTED SODA RECIPE
Makes about 8 cups. Active time 20 minutes.
Ingredients
7 1/2 cups distilled, spring, or boiled water
1/2 cup raw, local honey
1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
4 Tbsp. fresh or dried organic lavender flowers
1 organic lemon, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Directions
1. Combine water, honey, vinegar, lavender, and lemon in a clean half-gallon mason jar.
2. Secure lid and shake well until honey has dissolved. Set the mixture aside to ferment, at room temperature, covered,
for 2 days.
3. Strain out lavender and lemon using a cheesecloth or funnel with strainer and transfer liquid into glass bottles with
tight-fitting lids, leaving about 1/2 inch of headroom in each bottle.
4. Set bottles aside in a cool, dark place to ferment for 3 days.
5. Open one of the bottles and taste it. If soda is still not carbonated, replace lid and let bottles continue to ferment,
tasting regularly, until fizzy.
6. Once soda reaches desired carbonation, transfer bottles to refrigerator to slow fermentation.
Pro Tips:
Lids must be secure to contain carbonation that will develop as liquid ferments. Loose lids will leave you with a flat, though still tasty, beverage.
The time required to carbonate your fizz will vary depending on the temperature of the space where you are
fermenting and on the activity of the yeasts that form in the soda.
Sometimes, a bit of mold can form on the surface of the soda during the fermentation process. This is just surface mold, and the soda is still good; simply remove the mold and proceed.
Oregano
Oregano Oil
Add ½ cup of olive oil to your dried oregano leaves. Mix until all the leaves are wet. add another ½ cup of olive oil, put lid back on jar and shake. Put your jar in a cool, dark cupboard for 4-8 weeks and shake the jar daily or every other day. Strain with cheesecloth. Pour strained oil into the dropper bottle or leave in jar.
If you would like your oil sooner, here is another option:
Bring water to a boil in a pot and then turn off the heat. Submerge the oil mixture in the jar up to the “shoulder” of the jar. Allow it to sit for 15 minutes. Remove and place in a warm sunny window for 2 weeks, shaking the jar daily or every other day. After 2 weeks, strain the oil through a cheesecloth or mesh strainer.
Place strained oil in dropper bottle or in jar and store it in a cool dark location like the pantry or even your fridge for a longer shelf life.
Take 1 - 2 drops of oregano oil a day for any type of condition that would normally call for a prescription of antibiotics.
Rosemary
Brain Tonic Tincture
Some people have reported that they have seen improvement in their memory within 3 to 4 weeks of beginning this tincture regimen.
1 part ginkgo leaf
1 part got kola leaf
1/2 part rosemary leaf
1/4 part peppermint leaf
brandy
To Make The Tincture:
To Make:
Chop your herbs fine. Place the finely chopped herbs in a clean, dry glass jar.
Pour enough alcohol over the herbs to completely cover them by 2 to 3 inches, and then seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid. It's not unusual for the herbs to float to the top. If this happens, let them settle for a day or two, and then check to see if you need to add more alcohol to reach that 2- to 3-inch margin. Sometimes I mark the level of the herbs on the outside of the jar before adding the alcohol, to serve as a guide for how much alcohol to add.
To use:
Take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon three times a day for 3 to 4 weeks. Results may be subtle, but generally after 2 to 3 weeks, people notice they have better name recall, they remember where they put a list, and even start recalling what was on the list.
Note: Ginkgo can be contraindicated for people who have problems with heavy bleeding; that is, during menstruation and/or when cut or . It should not be taken for 2 weeks before and after surgery.
Rosemary-Lemon Thyme Tea
This is a deliciously refreshing, mildly stimulating tea. Lemon thyme is on of the nicest thymes for tea, but of course if you don't have it, any other thyme will do.
to make the tea:
Prepare an infusion of rosemary and lemon thyme:
Put 4 to 6 tablespoons of dried herb (or 6 to 8 tablespoons of fresh herb)into a glass quart jar.
Pour boiling water over the herbs, filling the jar. Let steep for 30 to 45 minutes. (The length of steeping time and the amount of herb you use will affect the strength of the tea.)
Strain.
To use:
Drink as you please.
Sage
Good Gargle for a Bad Throat
1 Tablespoon dried sage leaves
1-2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon goldenseal root powder
a pinch of cayenne powder (optional)
1/2 cup raw organic apple cider vinegar
To Make the Gargle:
Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over the dried sage. Cover and let steep for 30 to 45 minutes, then strain. Add the salt, goldenseal powder, and cayenne, if using, to the still-warm tea and stir to dissolve. Stir in the apple cider vinegar.
To Use:
Gargle a teaspoon or two of this mix every 1/2 to 1 hour. The longer you can stand to gargle, the better. Don't swallow; it won't be harmful, necessarily, but it sure won't taste good. This gargle works so well that it is easy to get people hooked on it.
Sage Honey
If you want a stronger cough syrup, you can add sage to honey and infuse it. This aromatic honey is wonderfully soothing for a sore throat- especially when caused by allergenic post nasal drip. A teaspoon or so in the morning upon waking or mixed with a herbal tea will help to thin mucous.
Ingredients:
Glass jar
Enough fresh sage to fill 1/2 the jar or enough dry sage to fill 1/4 of the jar
Enough raw organic honey to fill the jar to the brim
Directions:
Chop your fresh sage up as fine as you can and add it to the jar until it fills up about half way. If you are using dry cut and sifted sage, add enough sage to fill the jar 1/4 of the way up.
Fill the jar to the top with organic raw honey and allow the air bubbles to release themselves. Add more honey to top off the jar leaving about 1/4 – 1/2 inch at the top.
Cover the jar with a lid and and allow to sit in a cool, dark, dry place for 2-4 weeks.
Use as needed.
Thyme
Thyme Syrup
A favorite syrup for treating coughs, colds, and chest complaints. A very effective medicine, but also enough to add to sparkling water and serve as a sparkling thyme tisane.
2-4 ounces thyme leaf and flower (fresh or dry)
1 quart water
1 cup honey
To Make the Syrup:
Combine the thyme and water in a pan over very low heat. Simmer lightly, with the lid ajar to allow the steam to escape, until the liquid is reduced by half, giving you about 2 cups of strong thyme tea. Strain, and compost the spent herbs. Add the honey to the arm liquid and stir, just unti the honey is melted. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator, where the honey will keep for 3 to 4 weeks.
To use:
Take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon every couple of hours until the cold or cough subsides.
Variation:
For a longer shelf life, add 1/4 cup of brandy to each cup of syrup. Brandy not only is a good preservative but also serves as an antispasmodic and will help relax the throat muscles, which is helpful in treating a cough.
Tumeric
Golden Milk
This is a traditional Ayurvedic healing drink used to treat inflammation, such as in arthritis and busitis, and to support the immune system.
1/4 cup turmeric root powder
almond oil
milk (cow's, almond, or coconut)
Honey (optional)
To Make the Turmeric Base:
Combine the turmeric with 1/2 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the mixture turns into a thick paste. Cool, scoop into a glass jar, and store in the refrigerator.
To Use:
To make one serving, combine 1/2 to 1 teaspoon turmeric paste, 1 teaspoon almond oil, and 1 cup milk in a blender. Add honey to sweeten, if you wish. Blend to make a frothy drink.
Variation:
You can add other herbs to this basic recipe, simmering them with the turmeric. Traditional additions include adaptogenic tonics, such as ashwagandha, astragalus, cinnamon, and ginger.
Golden Turmeric Paste for Skin Infections
This paste is an effective treatment for a variety of skin infections, including fungal infections such as athlete's foot and ringworm. It's interesting to note that many of the herbs that are effective against fungal infections are also very colorful and stain the skin. Is there some special antibacterial/anti-fungal action in the pigments? In any case, this turmeric paste will work, but be prepared for brightly colored skin. The stain will last for a few days and then slowly fade.
1 tablespoon goldenseal root powder
1 tablespoon turmeric root powder
Rubbing alcohol or turmeric tincture
6-8 drops tea tree and/or eucalyptus essential oil
To Make The Paste:
Combine the herbs with enough rubbing alcohol to form a paste. Add the essential oil. Store in an airtight container; the paste will keep for several weeks.
To Use:
Apply directly to the infected skin once or twice a day until the infection is gone. Ringworm, athlete's foot, and other minor infections will respond within a week or two, but tenacious fungal infections such as nail infections can require a much longer treatment and other herbal remedies as well.
Turmeric Tincture - Nature's Golden Medicine
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh turmeric ground
2 cups of at least 70% alcohol based solvent like vodka
2 cups alkaline water
1 tBsp black pepper organic
1 cup acerola cherry powder optional
Instructions;:
Before you start, make sure to sterilize all your tools and containers – any spoon, jar, blender jug that would come in contact with the turmeric tincture must be well washed and sterilized
Then grate the turmeric. Make sure to wear gloves to prevent your hands from staining in yellow. You can also blend it in a food processor/blender just long enough to break it down into tiny bits. *
Add the grated turmeric into a sterilized glass container. Add the black pepper and acerola cherry powder. **
Pour the alcohol over, then add the water.
Stir well and put away in a dark cupboard for 6 weeks.
Every couple of days, open the jar and stir with clean spoon. Put back in the cupboard.
In 6-weeks time, this mixture can be drained and stored in little darkened dropper bottles. Then it’s ready to be used.
To use:
Dissolve 0.5 ml (about 10 drops) tincture in a glass of water and take 1-2 times a day.
*Keep on mind that the turmeric might stain the jar of the blender.
** Acerola Cherry is rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants and acts as a preservative, thus making it a great addition.
Turmeric shot
to make:
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
add 2 or 3 ounces of water
To use:
drink down in a shot-like fashion. take daily and increase times per day as needed for body inflammation and pain.
Barbara O'Neill Flu Bomb Remedy
Ingredients:
4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon freshly crushed ginger (or ginger powder)
1 teaspoon freshly crushed turmeric (or turmeric powder)
Juice of 1 whole lemon
1 teaspoon honey (or more to taste)
1 drop eucalyptus essential oil*
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder (start with 1/4 teaspoon if sensitive, will burn but subsides quickly)
Directions: (Children: half the suggested dosage.)
Take 1/4 to 1/3 of the final misture and add it to a half cup of boiling water. Allow the mixture to cool to a warm temperatuere before drinking. The recommended dosage is 3-4 times a day, and the entire amount should be consumed within one day for maximum effectiveness. If you have a sensitive palate, start with a smaller amount of cayenne pepper powder and gradually increase it as tolerated.
A single dosage may also be taken throughout winter just before bed to keep the immune system strong and to avoid any infection.
*Eucalyptus oil can indeed be hazardous when consumed in large quantities. However, the quantity mentioned in Barbara O'Neill's flu bomb recipe is realtively small, which is why it can be considered safe for most individuals. Although, detailed information on this topic may not be easily accessible online, we strongly advocate for saft and responsible use of all ingredients.
Turmeric Treatment for dark circles and Age Spots and Hyperpigmentation
Mix half a teaspoon of turmeric with the juice of one lemon in a small bowl or mini mason jar until they form a smooth paste.
Using a cotton swab or round, apply some of the paste to your dark spots. If you are using this for under-eye circles, be careful to avoid contact with the eye. Lemon juice will burn!
Leave the mixture on for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Repeat this process at least twice a week for best results.
Paste can be saved in the refigerator for up to two weeks.
Precautions for all recipes and suggestions: we recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Extra Recipes:
Fire Cider
Ingredients
1 medium organic onion, chopped
10 cloves of organic garlic, crushed or chopped
2 organic jalapeno peppers, chopped
Zest and juice from 1 organic lemon
1/2 cup fresh grated organic ginger root (or organic ginger root powder)
1/2 cup fresh grated organic horseradish root (or organic horseradish powder)
1 Tbsp. organic turmeric powder
1/4 tsp. organic cayenne powder
2 Tbsp. of dried rosemary leaves
1/4 cup of raw, local honey, or to taste
Directions
Prepare your roots, fruits, and herbs and place them in a quart-sized glass jar. If you've never grated fresh horseradish, be prepared for a powerful sinus-opening experience!
Pour the apple cider vinegar in the jar until all of the ingredients are covered and the vinegar reaches the jar's top.
Use a piece of natural parchment paper under the lid to keep the vinegar from touching the metal, or a plastic lid if you have one. Shake well.
Store in a dark, cool place for a month and remember to shake daily.
After one month, use cheesecloth to strain out the pulp, pouring the vinegar into a clean jar. Be sure to squeeze as much of the liquidy goodness as you can from the pulp while straining.
Next comes the honey. Add and stir until incorporated.
Taste your cider and add more honey until you reach the desired sweetness.
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